These are the latest cold callers and scammers targeting homes in Lancashire

By Matthew Calderbank
Published 22nd Apr 2020, 11:09 BST
Updated 22nd Apr 2020, 11:23 BST
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Bogus gas men, rogue traders and Bitcoin fraud schemes are some of the scams currently targeting homes in Lancashire.

Households across the county are making the most of lockdown by catching up with odd jobs and DIY around the home.

But Trading Standards are urging homes to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to ruthless cold callers who are charging exorbitant fees for their services.

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The agency has received several reports of rogue traders demanding eye-watering sums after carrying out basic repairs.

In Fleetwood, a woman was pressured into handing over 12,000 after agreeingto groundworks and fencing after men visited her home unannounced. Note: This is a staged photo for illustrative purposesIn Fleetwood, a woman was pressured into handing over 12,000 after agreeingto groundworks and fencing after men visited her home unannounced. Note: This is a staged photo for illustrative purposes
In Fleetwood, a woman was pressured into handing over 12,000 after agreeingto groundworks and fencing after men visited her home unannounced. Note: This is a staged photo for illustrative purposes